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Easy exit

Small pass at the exit of Ayguatebia which leads back to the Col de Creu. Not cleared of snow from November to March.

Beautiful! good alternative to the main Pailheres

Stunning

After passing the village of Niort-de-Sault, this is where the climb to the Col de Pradel formally begins, as indicated by a nice sign. Despite this, the road is already climbing very slightly at 2% from the moment you take the D 107 towards the pass. I recommend taking a photo at this place to remember the start of one of the most spectacular climbs I have done in the Eastern Pyrenees.

My experience on this stretch was downhill, once I reached the top of the Col des Aychides. It is a narrow road with uneven asphalt, where you have to be careful, although I have to admit that I found it beautiful and very fun. Although there is a considerable precipice on the left, I was not scared at any time. You go through a couple of small tunnels dug into the mountain, which gives it a lot of charm. It is a beautiful stretch.

Water is valuable - especially in the drinking bottle

Although it is a climb that goes through a dense black pine forest, there are some moments where there are gaps that allow you to see the valley and the towns of Formigueres and Puyvalador.